OXFORD - 6 On The Square, a nonprofit acoustic listening room in the Village of Oxford, announced its winter and spring season, featuring favorite artists, a few new faces and a folk music legend.

Jan. 10: The Sara Milonovich Trio kicks off the year with original roots rock and alt-Americana gems. An upstate New York native, Milonovich was fiddling from an early age and touring the U.S. and Ireland as part of Celtic bluegrass outfit The McKrells. In addition to her solo albums, she has been an accompanist and collaborator with Richard Shindell, Pete Seeger, Eliza Gilkyson and Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys.

Feb. 21: Two great singer/songwriters team up! Cosy Sheridan has been hailed as one of the finest and most thoughtful modern songwriters, with explorations of ragtime guitar and social satire, modern renditions of mythology and tales of adulthood in the 21st century. Sloan Wainwright (sister to Loudon Wainwright III and aunt to Rufus Wainwright and nieces Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche) blends pop, folk, jazz and blues — all tied together with her powerhouse voice and her sense of joy and connection.

March 21: Another two-fer show! Reggie Harris is a passionate, engaging and inspirational entertainer who uses songwriting to explore contemporary racial inequities and address the struggle for human rights through the lens of his own experiences. Pat Wictor is an innovative slide guitarist known for fresh interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs, and he also pens his own tunes that honor and extend rural blues and gospel traditions.

March 28: Grammy and Peabody Award winner Tom Chapin hosted the children's show “Make-A-Wish” from 1971 to 1976. Younger brother of late singer/songwriter and humanitarian Harry Chapin, Tom has performed with folk legends Pete Seeger, Holly Near, Peter Yarrow, Judy Collins and David Amram, as well as members of his extended musical family. He has released nearly 30 albums over his career.

April 4: Greg Greenway, a Virginia native who made his name as part of the acclaimed Boston folk scene, has a knack for pairing thoughtful human-driven narratives with engaging melodies in a variety of styles ranging from socially conscious protest music to earthy, globally inspired arrangements. He’s released seven solo albums and several collaboration projects, including an eight-year stint in Brother Sun.

April 18: The Phil Henry Trio builds on Henry’s sense of upbeat acoustic rhythms and melodies, showing the skills of a craftsman and the authenticity of an artist. His songs have been recognized with concert wins at SolarFest and Susquehanna Music & Arts as well as showcase sets at Falcon Ridge and Kerrville folk festivals.

May 2: Grammy-nominated musician Leslie Mendelson has a distinctive folk-rock, pop-Americana flavor, evoking the sounds of Laurel Canyon but with the downtown grit and sharp wit of Brooklyn, the city she has called home for over two decades now.

May 9: On the eve of Mother’s Day, Veronneau — the husband-and-wife duo of Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis —will perform from the songbooks of Joni Mitchell and Carole King based on their latest album, “Blue Tapestry.”

June 13: Returning from the U.K., The Black Feathers — the husband-and-wife duo of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler — blend Americana, folk and acoustic indie rock with Hughes’ guitar work and tight harmonies. They have performed at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Kate Wolf Music Festival and AmericanaFest.

June 20: For 6OTS’s 19th Anniversary Show, fan favorite Vance Gilbert brings his three-decade songbook and rapier wit that have won hearts across the contemporary folk and Americana realm. Considered an integral part of the national folk scene, Gilbert has opened for comedians George Carlin and Paul Reiser, and he has served as a songwriting, performance and voice coach all around the world.

Patrons can see these shows in person or streaming online. Find out more and purchase tickets at 6onthesquare.org.

Performances are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul, and our 6OTS members.

Open Mic Night returns and will be held on Jan. 8 and the first Thursday of each month from February to June, sign-in begins at 6:45 p.m. with performances at 7. Musicians and poets are encouraged to share their talents. Organizer Ray Stark will act as emcee.

Performers will use our professional sound equipment, and we'll provide a sound tech. There is no charge to perform or be in the audience, but we'll gratefully take donations.

6 On The Square Inc. is an intimate, not-for-profit, volunteer-based acoustic music listening room and arts venue located at 6 Lafayette Park in downtown Oxford.

- Information from 6 On The Square